Practical Nursing Diploma (D45660)

Program Description

The Practical Nursing curriculum provides knowledge and skills to integrate safety and quality into nursing care to meet the needs of the holistic individual which impact health, quality of life, and achievement of potential.  Course work includes and builds upon the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Content emphasizes safe, individualized nursing care and participation in the interdisciplinary team while employing evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics.  Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) which is required for practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Employment opportunities include hospitals, rehabilitation/long term care/home health facilities, clinics, and physicians’ offices.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

• Practice professional nursing behaviors incorporating personal responsibility and accountability for continued competence.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, significant support person(s), and members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Integrate knowledge of the holistic needs of the individual to provide an individual centered assessment
• Incorporate informatics to formulate evidence-based clinical judgements and management decisions
• Implement caring interventions incorporating documented best practices for individuals in diverse settings.
• Incorporate teaching and learning principles in the reinforcement of the education plan developed by the RN
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to advocate for positive individual and organizational outcomes.
• Manage healthcare for the individual using cost effective nursing strategies, quality improvement processes, and current technologies.